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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 997.17 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 997.17 and 427.82 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 997.17 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/997.17 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 997.17 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 426,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,609.27/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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